The home of the Augustines was founded in 1296 when the Bishop of Tournai gave these preachers permission to build a monastery. St Stephen"s Church has developed into a popular place of pilgrimage where one will find St Rita"s listening ear. - See more at: http://www.visitgent.be/en/augustine-monastery#sthash.KiwtB025.dpuf http://www.thagaste.be/en/the-historical-center-of-ghent Working monastery and a popular pilgrimage site. The monastery brews its own beer that can be tasted. Guided tours available by request. Angel With A Gas Mask on top of a wall over looking a canal below. The sculptor created her to warn of the dangers of polluting canal waters. Can't find who the sculptor is/was.
